How one former Cowboys DE talked another into signing with the Seahawks

TL;DR

Former Cowboys DE Dante Fowler signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks after being convinced by ex-teammate DeMarcus Lawrence. Fowler's decision was influenced by Lawrence's belief that Seattle offers a better chance to win a Super Bowl.

Key points

Dante Fowler signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
Fowler was convinced by DeMarcus Lawrence to join Seattle.
Fowler's contract is worth up to $5 million for one year.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (13) walks off the field with members of the training staff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington. (Elías Valverde II/Staff Photographer) Last week former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler signed with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, following the same path as another ex-Cowboys defensive end did last season. That being DeMarcus Lawrence, perhaps the most outspoken former Cowboy still active in the NFL. Well ... maybe second-most. Lawrence made waves last year upon signing with Seattle and ending his 11-year stint in Dallas, saying that he loved Dallas but that he "knew for sure he wasn't going to win a Super Bowl there." He came out smelling like roses when he and the Seahawks lifted the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the in the Super Bowl last February. And now, it seems Lawrence has helped lure Fowler to Seattle with the same line of thinking. After Fowler signed his one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Seahawks, he how he was convinced to sign with Seattle thanks to Lawrence. The words of wisdom? "If you want to win a Super Bowl, you should come here." Fowler said he and his former (now current) teammate spoke for 30 minutes via FaceTime and that Fowler made his decision after that call. He'll reunite with Lawrence and Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who was the Cowboys' defensive line coach for three seasons. Fowler told the Seahawks website that signing with Seattle "feels right."

Q&A

Why did Dante Fowler sign with the Seattle Seahawks?

Dante Fowler signed with the Seahawks after being convinced by DeMarcus Lawrence that Seattle provides a better opportunity to win a Super Bowl.

What was the value of Dante Fowler's contract with the Seahawks?

Dante Fowler signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Seattle Seahawks.

How did DeMarcus Lawrence influence Dante Fowler's decision?

DeMarcus Lawrence influenced Fowler's decision during a 30-minute FaceTime call, emphasizing that if Fowler wanted to win a Super Bowl, he should join the Seahawks.